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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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